Chelsea Secure Hard-Fought Victory Over Bournemouth

Unbeaten Run Extends as Blues Boost Top-Four Hopes

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Chelsea FC emerged victorious from their Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, securing a vital 2-1 win that extends their unbeaten streak against the Cherries to four matches. The win comes as a welcome boost for Graham Potter's squad, who have now won a Premier League game for the first time since October.

The match began with Bournemouth putting up a strong fight, but Chelsea eventually took the lead in the 16th minute through a well-placed strike from Raheem Sterling. Bournemouth equalized shortly before half-time with a goal from Philip Billing.

The second half witnessed a more dominant display from Chelsea, with the Blues creating several chances. The pressure eventually paid off in the 73rd minute when Kai Havertz headed in the winning goal. Despite Bournemouth's late efforts to find an equalizer, Chelsea held on to secure the three points.

The victory sees Chelsea move up to sixth place in the Premier League standings, boosting their hopes of securing a top-four finish and a place in next season's UEFA Champions League. Read more about Chelsea v Bournemouth in the Premier League 2022/23 season, including lineups, stats, and live blog updates, by visiting the official Chelsea FC website.